[_Algernon_]

> Eh, one “buys” the right to temporarily have the item on their device, until Amazon decides to revoke that right.

By that definition of "buy" renters are home owners.

[bumby]

>renters are home owners.

No, they are lease buyers. The lease (like the e-book purchase) is a right to use for a period of time. It's not equivalent to ownership.

(That's not to say I don't think the practice by Amazon is bad)